UNICEF is mandated by the United Nations General Assembly to advocate for the protection of children's rights, to help meet their basic needs and to expand their opportunities to reach their full potential. UNICEF works in some of the world’s toughest places, to reach the world’s most disadvantaged children. Across 190 countries and territories, UNICEF work for every child, everywhere, every day, to build a better world for everyone.
The Individual Giving (IG) team in the Division of Private Fundraising and Partnerships (PFP), based in Geneva provides global support to over 50 UNICEF fundraising National Committees (Natcoms) and Country Offices (COs). The IG team is seeking a Planning and Analytics Consultant with capabilities in planning and metrics development and monitoring to join the Individual Giving Fundraising Team, Division of Private Fundraising and Partnerships (PFP).
In this role, the hired consultant will be responsible for planning and validating IG activities with a focus on Individual Giving fundraising performance. Candidates with a business performance analysis background will be particularly suitable for this role.
The UNICEF Botswana Country Office is seeking a local expert to undertake feasibility assessment for setting up Behavioural Insight and Research Design (BIRD) Hub in Botswana.
The overall objective of the assignment is to explore different approaches used in similar projects or initiatives to establish framing of the feasibility assessment and engage with identified stakeholders to assess viability of conceptualized potential approaches and ultimately make analysis and conclusion on feasibility of the planned intervention (BIRD Hub). The assessment will respond to below questions:
• What is the level of interest and demonstrated demand for BIRD hub services among target stakeholders?
• What are the key factors that will enable access and utilization of services by target stakeholders?
• To what extent is there interest and capacity by potential technical and funding partners to collaborate on setting up a BIRD Hub in Botswana and fund it through institutional support or demand for services?
• What is the capacity of potential academic partners to host the BIRD Hub and mobilize resources to sustain its services for at least 3-5 years beyond the initial establishment supported by UNICEF?
• To what extent is the BIRD Hub sustainable in Botswana in its current envisioned format?
• Are there any emerging lessons and approaches from the assessment that demonstrate potential feasibility or impact?
L'Unicef Cote d'Ivoire est a la recherche d'une personne super motivee et passionnee par le bien-etre des enfants et prete a rejoindre la famille des champions d'Afrique comme Representant/e Adjoint/e aux Operations. Notre futur collegue est une personne avec d'excellentes competences en negociation, en intelligence emotionnelle et dotee d'une capacite a prendre les risques mesures. Il/elle maitrise les contextes politiques sensibles et d'urgences, est capable de travailler avec et de diriger une equipe multiculturelle et multidimensionnelle, est un tres bon collaborateur sur qui nous pouvons compter pour l'avancement des programmes de l'Unicef Cote d'Ivoire pour chaque Enfant.
Êtes-vous ce joyau rare que nous recherchons ?
The purpose of this assignment is to conduct Child-focused Public Expenditure Measurement (C-PEM) to identify direct and indirect allocations and spending on child policy objectives of the budget over time. Additionally, this assignment aims to support the measurement of public expenditures focused on children in Azerbaijan, aligning with current governmental policies to optimise budget contributions toward child-specific goals. Furthermore, the assignment aims to introduce child-friendly budgeting within the Mid-Term Expenditure Framework in partnership with the Ministry of Finance of the Republic of Azerbaijan.
Under the direct supervision of the Education Manager, Cox’s Bazar Field Office, and close collaboration with Planning, Monitoring and Reporting Section, is responsible to support a coordinated approach to information management and assessment activities for an accountable, needs-driven and effective response. The IMO supports information management strategy and system development and strengthening which includes capacity building of Implementing Partners IMOs and with education sector partners on assessment. The role includes the analysis and visualization of information to inform decision making and report on progress of the education programme including for internal and external stakeholders.
We are looking for a Supply and Logistics Assistant for our office in Ciudad Juarez, Chihuahua!
You would be responsible for managing the end-to-end supply process, and support emergencies. You will conduct efficient procurement to attain the lowest cost without sacrificing the quality of services and supplies, supporting the Country Programme and Humanitarian Action.
If you are interested, apply today!
Under the supervision of the UNICEF Programme Officer and the WASH Officer, the consultant will conduct an assessment of existing youth-led businesses in the water quality sector, make a selection of 8 businesses with potential to succeed and provide technical and financial support to strengthen and scale up the business to benefit schools and ECDCs.
Support will be provided in the forms of mentoring, seed funding, direction towards applicable funding opportunities, support the marketing of the services and products and other relevant forms of support. This will enable young people to both strengthen their business as well as to contribute ensuring safe drinking water quality in schools and ECDCs. The project aims to reach 8 youth, ideally 4 women and 4 men from 4 districts across provinces with this support.
Under the supervision of the Nutrition Manager, the consultant will facilitate quality improvement initiatives in two districts in the Eastern Cape Province to scale-up interventions aimed at strengthening early identification of undernutrition and screening of children at household level by caregivers, using MUAC screening as an entry point. A package of services will be anchored on the five pillars of the Road to Health Booklet which are nutrition, love, protection, health care and extra care.
The Child Protection Officer provides professional technical, operational and administrative assistance throughout the programming process for the child protection programmes/projects through the application of theoretical and technical skills in researching, collecting, analyzing, and presenting technical programme information while learning organizational rules, regulations and procedures to support the development and formulation of the Child Protection Programme within the Country Programme.
Under the supervision and guidance of the Programme Manager (Risk Management), you will support the Risk Management Unit and the other sections in assessing and managing the risks pertaining to their scope of work – both from an operational and programmatic perspective – to help develop, implement, and monitor their country programme, ensuring effective and timely delivery that is consistent with UNICEF rules and regulations.
You will work in close collaboration with a range of staff in the CO, external partners, and agency counterparts in support of programme design, delivery, and monitoring. S/He provides regular feedback on the status of risk management at programme and project levels (and, when requested, at subproject level too), through monitoring risks assessments and related mitigation measures, and advises on improvements to keep activities on track.
UNICEF Pacific is in search of a dedicated and proactive international Consultant. The consultant will be supervised on a day-to-day basis including contract management by the Education Officer (Learning and Teaching) with country-specific work being guided by colleagues in those countries, and additional technical guidance and oversight provided by the UNICEF Pacific Education Chief of Education as required. Final approval of deliverables for payment will be done by the UNICEF Pacific Chief of Education based on advice from the Education Officer.
The Finance Associate will be responsible for providing a variety of specialized tasks in finance functions, ensuring accurate and timely delivery that is in compliance with UNICEF financial rules and regulations, whilst demonstrating the capacity to research, adapt and evaluate irregular cases, and also to recommend improvements to process delivery and design.
At the G-6 level, the below tasks are expected to be carried out with a high level of independence
UNICEF Ghana seeks a Digital Communication Consultant to enhance our online presence and reach our target audiences, with a particular focus on youth engagement. The consultant will help implement a digital strategy to increase awareness of children's rights across UNICEF porgrams, mobilize support, and engage stakeholders, including through the U-Report platform. Additionally, the consultant will manage and optimize digital platforms, keeping them active, relevant, and aligned with UNICEF’s goals. By producing engaging content, the consultant will facilitate knowledge sharing and showcase UNICEF Ghana’s impact and best practices to partners, donors, and the public.
The consultant will be required to: Conduct a comprehensive review of key EMOPS functions in collaboration with DHR to identify strengths, gaps and duplications and to inform proposed functional and structural options for the new OMP. The review will be conducted to cover EMOPS core Functions in Director’s Office and across Sections, and all EMOPS contracting modalities; The Review will include the following tasks:
Task (1): Map functions and capacities within EMOPS Division across the three geographical locations (NY, Geneva and Istanbul)
Task (2): Review of specific functional areas within the EMOPS Division across the three geographical locations (NY, Geneva and Istanbul) including the following:
Task (3): Review contracting modalities for EMOPS consultants and others within the EMOPS Division across the three geographical locations (NY, Geneva and Istanbul) as specified in the following:
Deliverables: The consultant will deliver the following:
a. Inception Report: Outline of the methodology, work plan, and timeline.
b. Functional Analysis Report that includes:
1) Detailed report mapping functions and capacities across all sections in the EMOPS Division available.
2) Specific functional areas within the EMOPS Division across the three geographical locations (NY, Geneva and Istanbul) reviewed and recommendations provided, including, expertise and skills inventory.
c. Gap Analysis Report: Identification of gaps and overlaps in the current structure and recommendations for improvement.
d. Role Descriptions: Clear and concise role descriptions for each post.
e. Contracting modality in EMOPS reviewed, including cost analysis of EMOPS use of the different contracting modalities with recommendations for greater synergy and cost effectiveness in the future.
f. Final Report: Comprehensive report with findings, recommendations, and an implementation plan.
UNICEF Brazil is looking for an experienced professional in Programme Specialist (Generation Unlimited). Based in Brasilia, under the guidance of the supervisor He/She will be accountable for programme, planning, design, implementation and administration of specific projects within a major programme, in accordance with the Country Programme Recommendation and Country Programme Management Plan, focused on achievement of UNICEF's Priorities.
UNICEF’s active commitment towards diversity and inclusion is critical to deliver the best results for children.
The Finance Officer provides support to the supervisor and colleagues in the office by administering and executing a variety of technical and professional transactions/initiatives in financial management and services, applying theoretical skills and acquiring thorough knowledge of International Public Sector Accounting Standards (IPSAS) and organizational goals and objectives, Financial Regulations and Rules, policies and procedures through the performance of tasks.
UNICEF is mandated by the United Nations General Assembly to advocate for the protection of children's rights, to help meet their basic needs and to expand their opportunities to reach their full potential. UNICEF works in some of the world’s toughest places, to reach the world’s most disadvantaged children. Across 190 countries and territories, UNICEF work for every child, everywhere, every day, to build a better world for everyone.
The Individual Giving (IG) team in the Division of Private Fundraising and Partnerships (PFP), based in Geneva provides global support to over 50 UNICEF fundraising National Committees (Natcoms) and Country Offices (COs). The IG team is seeking a Planning and Analytics Consultant with capabilities in planning and metrics development and monitoring to join the Individual Giving Fundraising Team, Division of Private Fundraising and Partnerships (PFP).
In this role, the hired consultant will be responsible for planning and validating IG activities with a focus on Individual Giving fundraising performance. Candidates with a business performance analysis background will be particularly suitable for this role.
The UNICEF Botswana Country Office is seeking a local expert to undertake feasibility assessment for setting up Behavioural Insight and Research Design (BIRD) Hub in Botswana.
The overall objective of the assignment is to explore different approaches used in similar projects or initiatives to establish framing of the feasibility assessment and engage with identified stakeholders to assess viability of conceptualized potential approaches and ultimately make analysis and conclusion on feasibility of the planned intervention (BIRD Hub). The assessment will respond to below questions:
• What is the level of interest and demonstrated demand for BIRD hub services among target stakeholders?
• What are the key factors that will enable access and utilization of services by target stakeholders?
• To what extent is there interest and capacity by potential technical and funding partners to collaborate on setting up a BIRD Hub in Botswana and fund it through institutional support or demand for services?
• What is the capacity of potential academic partners to host the BIRD Hub and mobilize resources to sustain its services for at least 3-5 years beyond the initial establishment supported by UNICEF?
• To what extent is the BIRD Hub sustainable in Botswana in its current envisioned format?
• Are there any emerging lessons and approaches from the assessment that demonstrate potential feasibility or impact?
L'Unicef Cote d'Ivoire est a la recherche d'une personne super motivee et passionnee par le bien-etre des enfants et prete a rejoindre la famille des champions d'Afrique comme Representant/e Adjoint/e aux Operations. Notre futur collegue est une personne avec d'excellentes competences en negociation, en intelligence emotionnelle et dotee d'une capacite a prendre les risques mesures. Il/elle maitrise les contextes politiques sensibles et d'urgences, est capable de travailler avec et de diriger une equipe multiculturelle et multidimensionnelle, est un tres bon collaborateur sur qui nous pouvons compter pour l'avancement des programmes de l'Unicef Cote d'Ivoire pour chaque Enfant.
Êtes-vous ce joyau rare que nous recherchons ?
The purpose of this assignment is to conduct Child-focused Public Expenditure Measurement (C-PEM) to identify direct and indirect allocations and spending on child policy objectives of the budget over time. Additionally, this assignment aims to support the measurement of public expenditures focused on children in Azerbaijan, aligning with current governmental policies to optimise budget contributions toward child-specific goals. Furthermore, the assignment aims to introduce child-friendly budgeting within the Mid-Term Expenditure Framework in partnership with the Ministry of Finance of the Republic of Azerbaijan.
Under the direct supervision of the Education Manager, Cox’s Bazar Field Office, and close collaboration with Planning, Monitoring and Reporting Section, is responsible to support a coordinated approach to information management and assessment activities for an accountable, needs-driven and effective response. The IMO supports information management strategy and system development and strengthening which includes capacity building of Implementing Partners IMOs and with education sector partners on assessment. The role includes the analysis and visualization of information to inform decision making and report on progress of the education programme including for internal and external stakeholders.
We are looking for a Supply and Logistics Assistant for our office in Ciudad Juarez, Chihuahua!
You would be responsible for managing the end-to-end supply process, and support emergencies. You will conduct efficient procurement to attain the lowest cost without sacrificing the quality of services and supplies, supporting the Country Programme and Humanitarian Action.
If you are interested, apply today!
Under the supervision of the UNICEF Programme Officer and the WASH Officer, the consultant will conduct an assessment of existing youth-led businesses in the water quality sector, make a selection of 8 businesses with potential to succeed and provide technical and financial support to strengthen and scale up the business to benefit schools and ECDCs.
Support will be provided in the forms of mentoring, seed funding, direction towards applicable funding opportunities, support the marketing of the services and products and other relevant forms of support. This will enable young people to both strengthen their business as well as to contribute ensuring safe drinking water quality in schools and ECDCs. The project aims to reach 8 youth, ideally 4 women and 4 men from 4 districts across provinces with this support.
Under the supervision of the Nutrition Manager, the consultant will facilitate quality improvement initiatives in two districts in the Eastern Cape Province to scale-up interventions aimed at strengthening early identification of undernutrition and screening of children at household level by caregivers, using MUAC screening as an entry point. A package of services will be anchored on the five pillars of the Road to Health Booklet which are nutrition, love, protection, health care and extra care.
The Child Protection Officer provides professional technical, operational and administrative assistance throughout the programming process for the child protection programmes/projects through the application of theoretical and technical skills in researching, collecting, analyzing, and presenting technical programme information while learning organizational rules, regulations and procedures to support the development and formulation of the Child Protection Programme within the Country Programme.
Under the supervision and guidance of the Programme Manager (Risk Management), you will support the Risk Management Unit and the other sections in assessing and managing the risks pertaining to their scope of work – both from an operational and programmatic perspective – to help develop, implement, and monitor their country programme, ensuring effective and timely delivery that is consistent with UNICEF rules and regulations.
You will work in close collaboration with a range of staff in the CO, external partners, and agency counterparts in support of programme design, delivery, and monitoring. S/He provides regular feedback on the status of risk management at programme and project levels (and, when requested, at subproject level too), through monitoring risks assessments and related mitigation measures, and advises on improvements to keep activities on track.
UNICEF Pacific is in search of a dedicated and proactive international Consultant. The consultant will be supervised on a day-to-day basis including contract management by the Education Officer (Learning and Teaching) with country-specific work being guided by colleagues in those countries, and additional technical guidance and oversight provided by the UNICEF Pacific Education Chief of Education as required. Final approval of deliverables for payment will be done by the UNICEF Pacific Chief of Education based on advice from the Education Officer.
The Finance Associate will be responsible for providing a variety of specialized tasks in finance functions, ensuring accurate and timely delivery that is in compliance with UNICEF financial rules and regulations, whilst demonstrating the capacity to research, adapt and evaluate irregular cases, and also to recommend improvements to process delivery and design.
At the G-6 level, the below tasks are expected to be carried out with a high level of independence
UNICEF Ghana seeks a Digital Communication Consultant to enhance our online presence and reach our target audiences, with a particular focus on youth engagement. The consultant will help implement a digital strategy to increase awareness of children's rights across UNICEF porgrams, mobilize support, and engage stakeholders, including through the U-Report platform. Additionally, the consultant will manage and optimize digital platforms, keeping them active, relevant, and aligned with UNICEF’s goals. By producing engaging content, the consultant will facilitate knowledge sharing and showcase UNICEF Ghana’s impact and best practices to partners, donors, and the public.
The consultant will be required to: Conduct a comprehensive review of key EMOPS functions in collaboration with DHR to identify strengths, gaps and duplications and to inform proposed functional and structural options for the new OMP. The review will be conducted to cover EMOPS core Functions in Director’s Office and across Sections, and all EMOPS contracting modalities; The Review will include the following tasks:
Task (1): Map functions and capacities within EMOPS Division across the three geographical locations (NY, Geneva and Istanbul)
Task (2): Review of specific functional areas within the EMOPS Division across the three geographical locations (NY, Geneva and Istanbul) including the following:
Task (3): Review contracting modalities for EMOPS consultants and others within the EMOPS Division across the three geographical locations (NY, Geneva and Istanbul) as specified in the following:
Deliverables: The consultant will deliver the following:
a. Inception Report: Outline of the methodology, work plan, and timeline.
b. Functional Analysis Report that includes:
1) Detailed report mapping functions and capacities across all sections in the EMOPS Division available.
2) Specific functional areas within the EMOPS Division across the three geographical locations (NY, Geneva and Istanbul) reviewed and recommendations provided, including, expertise and skills inventory.
c. Gap Analysis Report: Identification of gaps and overlaps in the current structure and recommendations for improvement.
d. Role Descriptions: Clear and concise role descriptions for each post.
e. Contracting modality in EMOPS reviewed, including cost analysis of EMOPS use of the different contracting modalities with recommendations for greater synergy and cost effectiveness in the future.
f. Final Report: Comprehensive report with findings, recommendations, and an implementation plan.
UNICEF Brazil is looking for an experienced professional in Programme Specialist (Generation Unlimited). Based in Brasilia, under the guidance of the supervisor He/She will be accountable for programme, planning, design, implementation and administration of specific projects within a major programme, in accordance with the Country Programme Recommendation and Country Programme Management Plan, focused on achievement of UNICEF's Priorities.
UNICEF’s active commitment towards diversity and inclusion is critical to deliver the best results for children.
The Finance Officer provides support to the supervisor and colleagues in the office by administering and executing a variety of technical and professional transactions/initiatives in financial management and services, applying theoretical skills and acquiring thorough knowledge of International Public Sector Accounting Standards (IPSAS) and organizational goals and objectives, Financial Regulations and Rules, policies and procedures through the performance of tasks.